João Villas-Boas - Actor Profile

João Villas-Boas

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 21, 1982
Birth Place: Porto, Portugal

João Villas-Boas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João Villas-Boas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of João Villas-Boas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of João Villas-Boas's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mysteries of Lisbon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João Villas-Boas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Villas-Boas's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) movie poster
★7.5

Mysteries of Lisbon: The tragic story of the many lives of Father Dinis, his dark origins and his pious works, and the different fates of all

Mysteries of Lisbon

2010•Drama
★7.0
O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia (2024) movie poster
★7.0

O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia: An entertaining TV movie that tells us how the transition from the Estado Novo to democracy took place on April 25. All

O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia

2024•Comedy
★6.7
My Engine's Fragile Sound (2012) movie poster
★6.7

My Engine's Fragile Sound: Gabi, a burn unit nurse, is in charge of the mother of an unborn child, burned and comatose from a serial killer assault

My Engine's Fragile Sound

2012•Thriller
★6.5
The Beauty and the Paparazzo (2010) movie poster
★6.5

The Beauty and the Paparazzo: Telenovela star Mariana is on the verge of a nervous breakdown: shooting is not going smoothly, her popularity is waning

The Beauty and the Paparazzo

2010•Comedy
★6.0
Will-o'-the-Wisp (2022) movie poster
★6.0

Will-o'-the-Wisp: On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when h

Will-o'-the-Wisp

2022•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie João Villas-Boas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Our Father: The Last Days of a Dictator Filmmaker Flop Similar →
2025 The Collector: You're Next Presença Marido de Margarida Flop Similar →
2025 Camarada Cunhal Guarda Manuel Flop Similar →
2024 O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia - Hit Similar →
2024 Bad for a Moment Adriano Average Similar →
2022 Will-o'-the-Wisp Marido da Cunhada Average Similar →
2020 Fronteira Valentim Flop Similar →
2017 Boys On Film 17: Love Is the Drug Outsider (segment "Pedro") Flop Similar →
2017 Al Berto Maria Belga Average Similar →
2016 Pedro Outsider Flop Similar →
2012 My Engine's Fragile Sound Vítor Hit Similar →
2010 Mysteries of Lisbon Criado Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Beauty and the Paparazzo Treplev Hit Similar →
2009 Quando o Anjo e o Diabo Colaboram Parvo Flop Similar →

João Villas-Boas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Villas-Boas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Villas-Boas is "Mysteries of Lisbon" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has João Villas-Boas acted in?

João Villas-Boas has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Villas-Boas?

Other notable films include "O Chefe do Meu Pai Era um Democrata e Ninguém Sabia", "My Engine's Fragile Sound", and "The Beauty and the Paparazzo".

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